The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in collaboration with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), has launched a week-long training program focused on asset confiscation and money laundering at Suvavou House. The training, which began yesterday, is part of the proceeds of Crime Taskforce and features participation from investigators of the Fiji Police Force, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Fiji Revenue and Customs Services (FRCS), and prosecutors from the ODPP.
Acting Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci urged participants to take full advantage of this opportunity, emphasizing the importance of understanding information gathering and litigation under the proceeds of crime Act. AFP Senior Liaison Officer, Detective Superintendent Adrian Morton, underscored the significance of targeting criminal assets as a means to diminish the profits of criminal syndicates.
Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Nancy Tikoisuva pointed out the necessity of enhancing investigative and prosecutorial skills to address the increasing challenges in this field. Discussions and practical sessions will be facilitated by AFP’s Acting Sergeant Scott Mathews and Principal Litigation Officer Lauren Bower, alongside experts from FIU and FRCS throughout the week. The training seeks to bolster knowledge and skills related to asset confiscation and money laundering by fostering a platform for knowledge sharing.